Morning Anchor

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is hiring a Morning Anchor in Alabama. The role requires presenting news stories with clarity and engaging content across all platforms, ensuring high standards of journalism. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minimum of five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.

The position is full-time, with flexibility to work any shift, and is located in Dothan, known for its warm climate and affordability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Broadcast Journalism.
• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Proficiency with office equipment and computers.

Responsibilities

• Present news stories and content for all platforms.
• Ensure news content meets company standards for quality.
• Produce newscasts and provide clear direction to team members.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Superb on-air presence

Excellent news judgment

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Tools

Television and media equipment

Social media platforms

Job description

## Morning AnchorApplylocations: AL, Webbtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-42071Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv. With its warm, sunny climate, friendly people, and affordable cost of living, see why Dothan is such a great place to live. We're just an hour from the world's most beautiful beaches and a three-hour road trip to major cities like Atlanta and Birmingham. We look forward to hearing from you! EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledThe News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. This position is for our primary newscasts.* Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.* Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.* Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.* Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.* Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.* Acts as a field reporter as assigned.* Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.* Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.* Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.* Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.* Edits video clips as assigned.* Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.* Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.Requirements & Skills:* Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.* Fluency in English.* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to *ad lib* when required.* Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)* Superior on-air presence.* Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.* Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.* Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.* Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.* Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.* Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.* Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.* Flexibility to work any shift.